Under the devastating black shockwave from the mysterious figure, the defenses of the various factions in the Spirit Ruins Market teetered on the brink of collapse. The spiritual energy shields flickered as if they were about to shatter at any moment, the sword formations also became slightly disordered under the powerful impact, and the magic weapons controlled by the Wanbaoge disciples dimmed.
Lin Yang felt unprecedented pressure. He knew that if he relaxed even slightly, everyone would perish. He shouted, "Hold on, everyone! We can't give up! Concentrate and hold the defense!" Encouraged by him, everyone gritted their teeth and channeled their spiritual energy to the fullest. The members of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce poured all the spiritual energy they could muster into the shield, and the alchemists, disregarding their own spiritual energy depletion, distributed the temporary spiritual energy replenishing pills they had refined to everyone.
The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect forcibly stabilized their sword formation. Their robes fluttered wildly in the shockwave, their hair danced in the wind, but their eyes remained unwavering. The elders set an example by raising their own spiritual power to the limit, guiding the operation of the sword formation. The sword energy emitted by the formation collided with the black shockwave, unleashing a series of booming sounds.
The disciples of Wanbaoge were not to be outdone. They constantly adjusted the attack methods of their magical treasures, attempting to break through the black shockwave's defenses from the side. Pavilion Master Zhao Wanbao even personally controlled the Myriad Manifestations Glazed Mirror, the multicolored light emitted by the mirror countering the black shockwave, the light constantly twisting and changing in the collision.
Just as the defenses were about to collapse, Lin Yang suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He remembered the spatial laws he had comprehended in the ruins, and perhaps he could use this power to resolve the current crisis. He took a deep breath, deeply merging the power of the mysterious light with the spatial laws, and then cast a brand new spell.
Lin Yang rapidly formed hand seals, causing the surrounding space to distort and deform. He used his powerful mental energy to lock onto the black shockwave, then employed spatial laws to guide it to a specific area. Through Lin Yang's efforts, a portion of the black shockwave's power was successfully diverted, blasting it towards an open area in the valley. With a deafening roar, a massive crater was blasted into the valley floor, billowing smoke and dust.
The mysterious man showed a hint of surprise when he saw his attack neutralized. However, he quickly regained his ferocious expression and brandished his staff again, preparing for a new attack. But by this time, the runes on the altar, due to Lin Yang's earlier disruption, were becoming increasingly chaotic, further restricting his power. His next attack was noticeably weaker.
Seizing this opportunity, the various factions in the Spirit Ruins Market began their counterattack. The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect unleashed even more ferocious sword techniques. Based on sword formations, they incorporated their own unique sword moves, their sword energy surging towards the mysterious figure like dragons emerging from the sea. The sword cultivators shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the valley, as if releasing all the anger and fighting spirit in their hearts.
The disciples of Wanbaoge intensified their attacks, manipulating various magical artifacts to strike the mysterious figure from different angles. The lightning released by the Thunder Pearl flickered around the mysterious figure, the frost emanating from the Ice Soul attempted to freeze his movements, and various strange magical artifacts intertwined their lights, enveloping the mysterious figure within them.
Meanwhile, members of the Linghe Merchant Guild provided support to the attacking force from the rear. Some cast auxiliary spells to enhance the attack power of the sword cultivators and magical artifacts; others prepared healing pills to treat their wounded comrades at any time. At the same time, members of the guild skilled in the art of divination and strategy began searching for the mysterious figure's weaknesses, attempting to deliver a fatal blow from the perspective of formations.
Under the combined attack of the group, the mysterious man gradually found himself in a difficult situation. His black robe was torn by sword energy, and wounds appeared on his body, from which black blood flowed. But the mysterious man still resisted stubbornly, letting out angry roars and constantly casting spells to resist the group's attacks.
Lin Yang seized the opportunity and charged towards the altar once more. He knew that only by completely destroying the altar could he truly defeat the mysterious man. He channeled all his spiritual power, perfectly combining the power of the mysterious light with his own understanding of swordsmanship, and unleashed his strongest sword technique to date—"Chaos Sky-Splitting Sword." A sword aura imbued with the power of chaos shot out from his sword, radiating boundless light, as if to tear the entire space apart.
The sword energy struck the altar precisely, shattering the runes instantly and causing the black boulder to crumble. The mysterious figure, sensing the altar's destruction, let out a desperate scream. His body began to fade, his power rapidly dissipating. Seeing this, the various factions of the Spirit Ruins Market seized their last opportunity and launched their final all-out attack.
The sword cultivators of the Spirit Sword Sect unleashed the full power of their sword formation, sending countless sword energies raining down on the mysterious man; the magical artifacts of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion released a beam of light that coalesced into a massive pillar of light, hurtling toward the mysterious man; the various spells and elixirs of the Spirit Harmony Merchant Guild also joined in, engulfing the entire valley in light and deafening roar.
Under the combined attack of everyone, the mysterious man finally succumbed, his body turning into a wisp of black smoke and disappearing into the air. As the mysterious man vanished, the eerie atmosphere in the valley gradually dissipated, the black flame pillars extinguished, and the surrounding environment began to return to calm.
The various factions in the Lingxu Market successfully defeated the mysterious figure and destroyed the mysterious altar. However, everyone understood that this was merely a crucial juncture in the struggle against the mysterious forces, and it was far from time to relax. After a short rest, they began searching the valley, hoping to find more clues about the mysterious forces and prepare for their complete eradication.
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